Military commanders from Russia and Norway met at the start of a day-long border exchange.
Photo: Colin Rich
The annual event is meant to improve cross-border relations between the two countries. This year's exchange comes at a time when border tensions between Norway and Russia appear to be on the rise.
Photo: Colin Rich
Soldiers listen to instructions ahead of a live-fire exercise.
Photo: Colin Rich
A Norwegian border guard demonstrates how to fire an MG 3 automatic machine gun.
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A Russian soldier tests out Norwegian border patrol equipment.
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Patrol gear on display at the army post.
Photo: Colin Rich
The Norwegian army uses dogs, surveillance gear and other technology to patrol its 196-kilometer border with Russia.